UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Arts (UMISAA)

News UMISAA, BNU, Lahore - 24th July 2025

Prof. Salima Hashmi Congratulates UMISAA Graduate Ms. Subista from Nepal at BNU Convocation

In a moment of pride and cultural unity, Prof. Salima Hashmi, Chairperson of South Asia Foundation (SAF) – Pakistan, warmly congratulated Ms. Subista, a talented young artist from Nepal, who graduated this year from Beaconhouse National University (BNU) under the prestigious UMISAA Scholarship Program.

News Lahore, Pakistan - 2nd July 2025

UNESCO Chair: BNU Launches IEDAs Journal to Celebrate Transdisciplinary Art & Design Practices

UMISAA, Beaconhouse National University (BNU), under the visionary leadership of Prof. Rashid Rana, Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair on Inclusion through Art, hosted a grand launch ceremony for IEDAs – A Journal of Transdisciplinary Practices in Art & Design.

News Berlin, Germany - 27th May 2025

Ms. Kubra Khademi UMISAA Alumna Shines at German Bundestag Art Exhibition

Kubra Khademi, an alumna of the UMISAA program (University of Beaconhouse National University, Lahore), continues to captivate global audiences with her bold and thought-provoking work as an artist and performer.

News Lahore, Pakistan - 13th May 2025

A Night of Art, Ideas, and Togetherness: UMISAA & SAF Scholars Share a Heartwarming Evening with Prof. Salima Hashmi

In a heartfelt gathering that beautifully encapsulated the spirit of collaboration and cultural exchange, scholars from the UMISAA (UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asian Arts) and SAF (South Asia Foundation) came together for an intimate dinner hosted by Prof. Salima Hashmi, renowned artist, academic, and Director of UMISAA at Beaconhouse National University (BNU).

News Berlin, Germany - 13th May 2025

"WIR – 19 Artists, 19 Rights: A Powerful Dialogue in the Heart of the Bundestag"

Art, politics, and human rights converge in a groundbreaking new exhibition titled "WIR. 19 Grundrechte. 19 kunstlerische Positionen" (WE. 19 Fundamental Rights. 19 Artistic Positions), launching on May 22, 2025, at the Forum Kunst im Bundestag within the Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus..